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Nourishing the Community: Former Queensbridge resident launches fresh produce initiative

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Sep. 27, 2024 By Athena Dawson A former Queensbridge Houses resident is bringing fresh produce to his community.  Lashawn “Suga Ray” Marston, 40 operates the Community Food Hub program in the NYCHA housing project to address residents’ need for fresh, affordable produce. Starting in 2023, Marston, who now resides in Astoria, Queens, partnered with…

Ridgewood hits the small screen: Local streets spotted in HBO’s ‘The Penguin’

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Sep. 27, 2024 By Anthony Medina Film crews are a familiar sight in Ridgewood, and now the neighborhood is getting a starring role in an HBO original mob-themed drama series. The HBO limited series “The Penguin” builds on the world filmmaker Matt Reeves crafted in his blockbuster hit “The Batman” and features a Ridgewood…

Cambria Heights men indicted for Douglaston home invasion, kidnapping in August: DA

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Sep. 27, 2024 By Bill Parry Three Cambria Heights men were indicted by a Queens grand jury for a violent home invasion, burglary and kidnapping in Douglaston during the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 17. Jone Smith, 47, and brothers Ryan and Brandon Dash, 39 and 34, respectively, were arraigned in Queens Supreme…

AsianInNY Fashion Show highlights global designers and talent in Flushing

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Sep. 26, 2024 Czarinna Andres and Ramy Mahmoud The AsianInNY 2024 New York Fashion Show brought an infusion of creativity and international talent to Flushing on Sunday, Sept. 22, showcasing the works of acclaimed designers and performers. The event took place at the newly renovated Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Culture Center, located at…

NYPA leaders visit Flushing’s Tempco Glass to celebrate $1.4M expansion attributed to state’s hydropower energy program

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Sep. 26, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan Leaders from the New York Power Authority (NYPA) visited a Flushing-based glass processing company last week to discuss their ongoing partnership and celebrate a recent expansion spurred by a state economic development program.  While Tempco Glass Fabrication does not create glass, it is a one-stop shop for glass…

Queens pols call on Adams to resign, others stay quiet after historic corruption charges

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Sep. 26, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan After Eric Adams became the first sitting mayor to be indicted with federal crimes on Wednesday evening, Queens elected officials from all ranks called for his resignation. From city council members to Albany representatives and one notable congresswoman, officials added to existing calls for Adams to step down…

A haunting evening: The Flushing Remonstrance to perform live scores for vampire classic

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Sep. 26, 2024 By Athena Dawson Prepare for a spine-tingling evening as local musical duo takes the stage in Kew Gardens, offering a haunting live performance sure to captivate horror enthusiasts of all kinds. The Flushing Remonstrance, a duo composed of percussionist Catherine Cramer and keyboardist Robert Kennedy, invites Queens residents to an exclusive…